By Christy Rosell Some people are moving forward with life post-quarantine. Others remain fearful of exposing themselves to the virus, shunning even the thing that can help them stay healthy and have a great quality of life: medical care. An extensive, worldwide survey1 published in the European Heart Journal found that the number of patients […]
Physical therapists combine proven techniques with new tech so you can get back to work and enjoy the activities you love. By Christy Rosell Physical therapy as a recognized medical service has been around since the 1920s, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Today, it is common to find patients working with therapists to […]
Is your brain getting enough? By Christy Rosell Your brain is your most important organ. It should be a priority, but when monitoring our health, it may be the most overlooked part of our bodies. Although our marvelous brain ages as we do, there are ways to slow down the process and stay sharp. Read […]
7 tips to stay healthy this holiday season By Christy Rosell It’s that celebratory time of year again, complete with bright lights, festive events, family gatherings, hot chocolate, stress, and sniffing, sneezing and wheezing. While getting sick isn’t guaranteed, it’s a pretty good bet. “The average person gets at least one to two viral infections […]
After beating pancreatic cancer, Elise Tedeschi helps promote research to fight the disease. By Haisten Willis There are few medical diagnoses more devastating than that of pancreatic cancer. With a five-year survival rate of less than five percent (according to the American Cancer Society), it is one of the deadliest forms of the dreaded disease. […]
The female leaders at metro Atlanta’s leading hospitals By Cory Sekine-Pettite *Editor’s note: some answers may have been edited for length or clarity. Climbing the corporate ladder is challenging in any profession, but is especially difficult for women, who hold 52 percent of all professional-level jobs in America, but are poorly represented at highest levels […]